rester en travers de la gorge
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rester en travers de la gorge
A verb phrase is a group of words that functions as a verb in a sentence to convey an action, condition, or state (e.g., jeter un sort, avoir faim).
1. (idiom) (to be difficult to accept)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. to stick in one's craw (idiom) (United States)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Regionalism used in the United States.
Le refus d'Esther est resté en travers de la gorge de François.Esther's refusal stuck in François's craw.
b. to stick in one's throat (idiom) (United Kingdom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
Je n'arrive pas à pardonner à Julie. Ses mots me restent encore en travers de la gorge.I can't forgive Julie. Her words still stick in my throat.
a. to be stuck in one's throat
L'arrête de poisson me reste en travers de la gorge. Je n'arrive pas à l'avaler.The fishbone is stuck in my throat. I can't swallow it.
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